Posting Title

Band 2 - Communications Manager

Position Classification

Band 2

Union

N/A

Work Options

Location

Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$76,500.09 to $108,100.23 annually

Close Date

4/1/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division

Superior Courts Judiciary

Job Summary

The Team The Judicial Administration team provides essential services to both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, supporting the effective administration of justice. The team consists of 14 professionals who report to the CLEO Chief Legal and Executive Officer and collaborate closely to deliver financial, HR, administrative, and IT services that help ensure the public has access to justice. The group works regularly with the Chief Justices, the Associate Chief Justice, judges, and senior leaders across the Superior Courts Judiciary. Known for its collaborative culture, the team values problem-solving, continuous improvement, and strong working relationships, and members genuinely enjoy working together while accomplishing meaningful work.

The Role The Communications Manager provides senior strategic communications advice to the Chief Justices, the Associate Chief Justice, Judges and other senior leaders, supporting work such as community engagement, reconciliation, and modernization while helping promote and safeguard public confidence in the administration of justice. The role is responsible for leading communications plans and strategies for the Superior Courts Judiciary, managing key deliverables and relationships, and overseeing both internal communications (with employees and the judiciary) and external communications (with the community, executive branch, and media). Reporting to this role is a Communications Coordinator. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence how one of Canada’s most respected institutions engages with the public. By strengthening communication and understanding of the courts, the role directly contributes to maintaining public confidence in the justice system and improving access to justice for court users.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Journalism, or a related field (e.g., Political Science, Law, Writing, English, or another communications discipline), plus a minimum of five (5) years of recent, relevant experience.OR Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Journalism, or a related field (e.g., Political Science, Law, Writing, English, or another communications discipline), plus a minimum of seven (7) years of recent, relevant experience.

Related experience may include:

• Developing and implementing a range of strategic communications and leading issues management.
• Managing multiple assignments or projects or leading a component of a significant project that affects many external partners.
• Building partnerships and managing relationships with senior level external partners.
• Experience in transformative change with structured methodologies.
• Leading change processes with diverse groups of partners internal and external to government.
• Directing the work of other employees and/or consultants in the areas of communications, change or engagement.
• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with senior leaders and leading organizational change associated with implementation. Experience in preparation of strategic briefing materials for senior officials and delivering executive-level presentations for the purpose of decision making.

Preferences may be given to applicants with:

• Experience with or in a legal environment, courts, judiciary or the broader justice sector.

• Experience in journalism or public policy communications.

• Experience working in public sector service delivery.

• Supervisory experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Competitions@bccourts.ca.

About this Position: This position is excluded from union membership.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service: The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

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How to Apply: Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. .

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**Questionnaire: YES -**You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category

Leadership and Management